A Hollywood makeup artist faces a moral quandary for the ages.
So this film really captures the flawed nature of the human condition, it shows us as we are, base creatures that often do bad things, but also presents the spark of wanting to change, wanting to do the right thing in the end, in that sense this film is optimistic.
I found the characters to all be well rounded and to reflect the above message, I would say that what could be a very predictable sort of film manages to go in a surprising direction, and the ending hits a chord and leaves you thinking.
I think there is something beautiful about this film as it presents such a challenging view on life. I think there was a real chance that the lead protagonist could have felt unlikeable, however, I think the film manages to redeem them even though they are fundamentally flawed.
Overall, a touching examination of the human capacity for guilt.
4.5/5
Pros.
The message
The characters
The ending
It gives you something to reflect on in the end
It is well paced
Cons.
Some of the side characters need a little more to shine
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